NationalFriday, 24 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Centre to discuss tougher anti-paper leak law; 22 lakh NEET candidates and fast-track courts in focus
On July 24, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a new law with fast-track courts and stricter punishment for paper leaks would be discussed in the Union Cabinet.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 24, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Union Cabinet would discuss a new law to curb paper leaks, with fast-track courts and stricter punishment as key provisions.
Key specifics
- The announcement came on July 24, 2026, ahead of the Parliament’s monsoon session second week plan for the Bill.
- Modi said re-examination for 22 lakh students was completed quickly and results were released on July 19, 2026.
- The proposed law is meant to address NEET paper leak cases and ensure faster punishment through fast-track courts.
- The Prime Minister said many accused had already been arrested and jailed, but the government wanted a permanent solution.
- The Bill is expected to be taken up in both Houses of Parliament during the monsoon session.
Exam lens
Question type: current affairs on legislation and examination reforms, NEET paper leak, fast-track courts, Union Cabinet. TNPSC may ask the date of the Cabinet discussion or the number of students who took the re-exam.